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Sad news. A group of vandals have disturbed
one of the four "nests" of peregrine falcons in
Barcelona. They climbed up one of the chimney
stacks in Poble Nou where
the pair were raising three
chicks, and in their panic
the chicks flew before they
were fully fledged. Two have
been rescued but one was
found dead in the street.
The two rescued chicks
are to taken to a nest on
Montjuic and introduced to
the nesting pair there. May
the full force of the law fall
on these idiots. El Periódico
Expo2008: Rain in Spain causes Zaragoza to
complain. Organisers of international water
festival find their grand opening hampered by
heavy rainfall
* Graham Keeley in Barcelona
* guardian.co.uk,
* Saturday June 7 2008
A giant sculpture representing a splash of water is
hung from a building at the Expo2008 in Zaragoza.
Photograph: Manu Fernandez/AP
The title of the song could hardly be more appropriate.
A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall, Bob Dylan's 1963 classic,
was donated by the songwriter to Expo2008, an
international jamboree devoted to water and
sustainable living. But on the eve of the two-month
spectacular in Zaragoza, northern Spain, organisers
may feel the song's title is rather too apt.
Heavy rains have caused the Ebro river to overflow,
flooding the spectators' area at the opening ceremony
and forcing emergency plans into action.
Expo2008, running from today until September 14,
was expected to draw 6.5 million visitors. It will boast
a series of concerts, including performances by Alanis
Morissette, the punk rock veteran Iggy Pop, and the
Spanish opera singer Montserrat Caballé.
The exhibition area, which features works by British
architect Zaha Hadid among others, is not at risk.
The 25-hectare (62-acre) fairgrounds will feature a
35,000-seat concert venue, exhibits from about 100
countries and one of Europe's largest freshwater
aquariums with more than 500 species from five major
rivers around the world.
After months of the worst drought for 60 years, Spain
has experienced the wettest May since 1971; it rained
on 18 days of the month. Heavy rains have continued
into June, which is rare during the Spanish summer.
In the Basque country, villagers had to be evacuated
after rivers burst their banks. In Catalonia, the worst
affected area, reservoirs whose levels had been
reduced to only 20% are now nearly half full. Last
month, Barcelona suffered the embarrassment of
having to ship in water from France and other parts of
Spain at a cost of €66m (£53m).
On Friday, Spain's government ended a controversial
water transfer from the Ebro, Spain's biggest waterway,
to Barcelona, which had started in April. The transfer
sparked a "water war" between different regions and
Madrid's Socialist government. Authorities in Aragón
threatened legal action against Madrid to halt the
transfer.
After the recent heavy rains, the authorities in
Catalonia have lifted emergency measures, including a
hose-pipe ban, cutting supplies to beach showers and
fines for filling swimming pools.
Google Creators Wins Prince of Asturias
Award
The internet search engine Google has
been awarded this year's Prince of Asturias prize for
Communication and Humanities. The jury, which
announced the win, spoke of Google's "decisive
contribution to the progress of peoples, breaking
down ideological, economic, linguistic and racial
borders." Google is considered the best search engine
on the internet, having revolutionised the World Wide
Web. Google will officially receive the prize, worth
50,000 euros, from Crown Prince Felipe in October.
news in spainThe restrictions still exist in 49 smaller towns in
the region. Angel Rivera, of the Spanish national
meteorological institute, said the drought was caused
by exceptionally low rainfall between November and
April, "but May has been the wettest since 1971".
Two Cross Strait on Inner Tube
Two Moroccan men, aged 30 and 23, have
crossed the Strait of Gibraltar on an inflated
tyre inner tube. The two men arrived in Marbella port
Tuesday night (10th June). They made the crossing in
three days with just a bottle of water, a bag of peanuts
and flippers on their feet. Initially, three men started
out on the journey but one gave up and turned back.
The two men now face repatriation to Tangiers.
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Madrid Bids for 2016 Olympics
After the failed attempt to stage the
2012 Olympics in Madrid the city is now
an official candidate for the 2016 games. The other
candidates are Tokyo, Chicago, Doha, Baku, Rio de
Janeiro and Prague.
i-Phone to Arrive in Spain at Last
An agreement between Telefonica and Apple
means that the i-Phone will be available in Spain
later this month. The i-Phone de Movistar will be the
latest version 2.0 featuring camera, 3G connection and
increased memory. It will also be 22% slimmer than
previous models and weigh only 135 gms.
Singer Strips off Against Bullfighting
The poster also features the slogan The naked
truth bullfighting is cruel.
One of Spain's top recording artists, Alaska, launched
a campaign against bullfighting by presenting a poster
of herself posing nude with three swords stuck in her
back. "We need to stick some little banderillas (swords
used in bullfighting) in the backs of those who think
that the bull does not suffer," she said in presenting
her campaign "The Naked Truth: Bullfighting is Cruel."
The campaign is the idea of Spain's animal rights
association AnimaNaturalis and Britain's People for
the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), which has
organised numerous protests against bullfighting.
Along with filmmaker Pedro Almodovar, Alaska is one
of the leading figures of the "Movida", a socio-cultural
movement that emerged in Spain after the repressive
1939-75 dictatorship of Francisco Franco.
For their part, Spain's bullfighters are planning an
exhibition at the European Parliament in Brussels on
June 4-5 in an effort to persuade lawmakers that the
activity is valid.
Polls show a rising disinterest in bullfighting in Spain,
especially among the younger generation, although
arenas are regularly filled to capacity for the spectacle,
which ends with the death of the bull from a well-
placed sword.
Spain Sets New Food Safety Laws
Spain has passed new food safety laws including
measures to make food manufacturers explain
claims that a certain food can benefit people on diets,
the Health Ministry said this week. "The law states
that products which claim to complement low-calorie
diets should say so on the label but only if companies
can show sufficient scientific proof to justify the claim,"
the Ministry said in a statement.
The law says that any claim on labels must be
understandable by the average consumer. The new
legislation also includes measures to control the
market in powdered baby milk and extensive controls
on packaging quality.
Spanish National Energy Plan Approved
The Spanish government has approved the
National Energy Plan which involves investment
of 19 billion Euros over the next eight years shared
between gas transportation and electricity production.
This is in addition to the 8 billion announced last week
for investment on infrastructure.
WWW Congress for Madrid Next Year
Madrid will become the capital of
the internet in April 2009 when the
International World Wide Web Congress is held
there. The polytechnic university is organising the
congress for the first time and 2000 experts from all
over the world are expected to attend.
New Record for Guinness Book
In the event Taste of Spain promoted by the
Spanish Tourism organisation 456 Sevillana
dancers beat the world record for the highest number
of these dancers in action. Regent Street in London was
closed for the duration last Sunday afternoon and
approximately 100,000 people attended.
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CAPRICORN Dec. 22 - Jan. 20
Negotiating and one-on-one relationships
figure strongly for you in July, dear Capricorn.
A love affair may become a little more serious
now. Spending time with someone special is a
focus. Your intimate life is especially pleasing
from the 12th.
AQUARIUS Jan. 21 - Feb. 19
Taking care of business is a focus this month.
Practical matters are especially strong on the
6, 14, & 22, when you have opportunities to
increase your income or influence on the job.
Still, conflicts with a partner over values or
personal possessions are more likely to occur
this month.
PISCES Feb. 20 - Mar. 20
You are enjoying a pleasure peak in the first
few weeks of July. Romantic relationships
heat up, and partnering matters become
very lively. Conflicts are likely part of the
picture, but generally lead to greater mutual
understanding--and they certainly make for a
lively time!
ARIES Mar. 21 - Apr. 20
Your main focus in July, is work and family.
Only towards the end of the month are you
feeling more sociable and playful. The New
Moon on the 2nd turns your attention to
domestic matters. Building your nest figures
strongly now, but so does getting organized.
TAURUS Apr. 21 - May 21
Romance has recently become a rather
serious matter for you. Responsibility and
maturity are themes this year when it comes
to your pleasure-seeking and romantic life.
This may also be true of relationships with
children.
GEMINI May 22 - Jun. 22
Money matters come into focus for you in
July, dear Gemini, when discussions and
ideas about finances and material security
figure strongly. The 6th brings recognition,
and a friend may need extra attention around
the 10th.
CANCER Jun. 23 - Jul. 22
July is a power month for your. It’s time to
go after what you want with confidence,
although positive situations seem to just fall
into your lap regardless. Opportunities to
increase your income find you this month, &
you are likely to receive gifts & other favors.
LEO Jul. 23 - Aug. 23
Life winds down for you in the first three
weeks of the month and you are able to
get the rest you need before the power
weeks ahead. Although closing projects and
withdrawing a little from the busy pace of
your life is in order, you are highly motivated
to make money
VIRGO Aug. 24 - Sep. 23
Friends and lovers take priority for most of
July, dear Virgo. The 18th brings eye-opening
experiences in your romantic life. Your energy
is seemingly boundless this month, save for
some tension around the 10th.
LIBRA Sept. 24 - Oct. 23
Career matters take center stage for most of
July, dear Libra. You possess extra charm and
verve in your professional life. Behind the
scenes projects also capture your interest,
even if your life feels very public just now.
Strong opportunities for love and fun occur
on the 6th and 13-14.
SCORPIO Oct. 24 - Nov. 22
Even if you don’t have solid travel plans,
dear Scorpio, your mind is certainly focused
on “getting away from it all” in July. Social
life takes priority in your life. An important
conversation with a friend occurs on the
10th.
SAGITTARIUS Nov. 23-Dec. 21
You pour more energy into self-promotion
or business activities this month, dear
Sagittarius. While you are generally showing
patience and developing strategies in most
areas of life in July, impatience is likely when
it comes to your professional life.
HOROSCOPES SHELL tanker drivers yesterday won a 14% pay rise which means they will now be paid £42,000 a year just to drive a ****ing truck.Union officials earlier rejected an offer of £36,000 as it was clearly not enough money for just sitting in a truck all day, driving.But they reconsidered after an additional
£6,000 was put on the table, agreeing this now seemed the correct amount of money for steer-ing and changing gear now and again.
Wayne Hayes, a Shell driver from Leatherhead, said: "I have to remember to take my truck keys
and put my jacket on the right way round."I have to open up the cab, get into it, start the truck and then drive off without crashing into anything. Sometimes I have to reverse."
He added: "I then have to not crash into any-thing for another seven hours, stopping every now and again to drop off some petrol and pick up a Ginster's pastie and some absolutely dis-gusting porn."Julian Cook, a £25,000 a year special needs teacher, said: "I’ve got a degree, and two teach-ing qualifications and I can’t even afford a car. I just wish I’d done a PhD in driving like these guys."
But Nikki Hollis, a junior nurse on £17,500, said: "Yes my job is vital and, at times, unbelievably distressing, but if it wasn't for these truck driv-ing heroes our intensive care unit would grind to a halt.
"They deserve every inch of that new speedboat."
FORTY-TWO GRAND - TO DRIVE A TRUCK!!!
can it be true???
Another graduate of Shell Truck Driving University
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A c o m m o n mistake
"My dogs must
have worms; they
are dragging their
rear along the
ground".
This is a comment heard all too
often in veterinary offices and isn't
necessarily true, whereas they
may have worms that may not
be what is causing the behaviour,
which might also be seen with
biting or scratching their rear,
back or base of the tail area. What
they are doing is most likely trying
to empty their perianal glands -
often referred to simple as anal glands or sacs.
These are glands as the name suggests around the
anus and they are present in dogs, cats, ferrets and
other mammals the most famous being skunks. The
substance produced by these glands is an acrid oily
liquid, pale brown in colour with a very strong odour.
Fortunately our domestic pets don't have the capacity
to project the substance as skunks do.
These glands normally empty at the end of each
motion to mark territory giving the animal its identity.
When they do not empty the liquid becomes thicker
and the glands can become blocked causing localized
allergic type reactions, discomfort, hence the "scooting
behaviour", scratching or licking themselves, they may
also become restless or agitated.
If left unchecked an infection can arise which may
cause impaction of the gland producing pain and could
lead to a perianal fistula. This needs to be attended
to by a veterinarian as manual emptying of the gland
is required.
Anti-biotic and anti-inflammatory therapy is
introduced many times at this point.
It’s like mother used to say "stay regular" and it is the same for our pets. A regular
diet is best and you should not
introduce rich food or give "treats"
too frequently that are seen as a
kindness but like us that "treat"
alters our bowel movements
which upsets the balance of the
intestinal contents.
Under no circumstances should bones (cooked or raw)
be given as they can seriously constipate or irritate the
animal preventing the gland from emptying properly.
Another contributing factor can be the presence
of tape worm segments so...Worm regularly (every
3 months minimum in this climate which can also
exacerbate the problem) and if in doubt consult your
vet before medication is needed. He can't but your pet
should thank you for your close attention.
Dr. Ronald Rosenfeld D.V.M.In collaboration with www.theresident.eu
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Every year in Catalunya in the town of Igualada, 40 or more hot air balloons from
around the world take to the sky during the biggest balloon festival in Spain, and
one of the largest in Europe. Around 25,000 spectators come to watch, fascinated
as the balloons inflate and eventually fill the sky with an array of colours. The activities
don't stop there - market stalls and the opportunity to try some local cuisine plus ballon
flights, music and fireworks complete the programme.
The following report comes from last years event by www.ultramagic.com:
This year’s Igualada European Balloon Festival, held between the 12th and 15th of
July, attracted a record number of entries with pilots from all over the world taking
part. Many had travelled long distances to enjoy this special event. The event was
a resounding success due to the combination of the hard work of the organisers
combined with near perfect weather conditions, thus enabling a 100% flight success
record with all 7 flights taking place.
Morning conditions were also ideal for airship flying with DANIEL STUBER from
Germany flying his airship and FERNANDO GARCIA ROLDAN from Spain flying the Coca
Cola airship.
The event started on the Wednesday evening with a welcome reception given by
the town dignitaries for all of the pilots and crew. This was held in the spectacular
newly renovated and extended Town Hall in the centre of Igualada. Well over 60 pilots
attended the meeting coming from most European countries, the USA as well as the
home region of Catalonia and the other regions across the whole of Spain.
The event now has a track record for attracting a large amount of media interest
and this year was no exception. The press morning flight, which opened the flying on
Thursday morning, had superb coverage with most national and local TV companies
present, as well as gaining lots of national and local newspaper coverage.
Weather conditions were ideal for competition for the Thursday morning flight with a
Hare and Hounds and Judge Declared Goal both leading from the town centre launch
site to the aerodrome where Ultramagic is based. Many balloons reached the targets
and were able to land conveniently close to the Ultramagic factory where refuelling
later took place.
The Thursday evening flight, whilst being brisker than the gentle morning flight,
attracted many pilots to take part in adventurous flights towards the mountains. All
balloons landed safely with many of the regular attendees of the meeting having
enjoyed a new experience of evening flight conditions due to following the lead of the
locally piloted hare balloon.
Friday’s weather conditions were very similar to those on Thursday, with gentle,
easy competition conditions in the morning and more challenging conditions in the
evening. Views on the morning flight were breathtaking through the broken cloud
towards the mountains.
Saturday’s conditions again followed true to form with light wind flying conditions in
the morning encouraging good competition in the event.
A traditional Paella meal accompanied by live music was held on Saturday afternoon.
This was held outside the Ultramagic factory alongside the runway with additional
entertainment given by flypasts from local fixed wing and glider pilots!
This was later followed by a fast Saturday evening flight which was enjoyable but
quite short due to windier conditions and the need to be back for the night glow.
The European Balloon festival has an enviable record of 100% success with the night
glow and this year was to be no exception. Conditions were perfect and the 20,000
plus public who attended were enthralled by the superb orchestrated glow followed
by a spectacular fireworks display. This spectacle even excelled previous year’s
displays. After this the party then continued into the early hours of the morning with
an outdoor concert with live bands.
The meeting ended after flying yet again in perfect conditions on the Sunday morning
followed by a prize giving brunch with all of the pilots and organisers in attendance.
First place in the overall competition went to IVÁN AYALA (Balloon Pavial) from the
Rioja region of Spain. Second place went to JOHN RUSSON (Balloon Mondial) from the
UK. JOSEBA GARCIA (Balloon BBVA) from the Basc Country took third place.
The “Star” system of prizes was again awarded throughout the competition, which
resulted in the presentation of large cash prizes to pilots or syndicates of pilots with
5 stars.
Friendship, combined with good flying as always is the theme of the European festival.
It continues to attract a growing following of pilots wishing to take part in a fun yet
competitive event where everyone gets to know each other. The event was concluded
by the organisers thanking all those in attendance for their efforts to make the festival
such a great team event. Plans are already under way for next year’s festival, hoping
that the track of good weather continues into the future.
Photos supplied by http://www.globuskontiki.com/ & http://www.ebf.cat/en/
The schedule of events for this year
were not available before going to print
but check out the above web sites for
updates.
The town is located about 50km (31 miles)
inland from Barcelona on the road towards
Cevera and Lleida (Autovía Nacional II).
Igualada European Balloon Festival 2nd-6th July 2008
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Why do people move to Spain ? Mainly
to escape the rat race, enjoy the lovely
weather, good food and let's not forget the
wine is cheap ! After a while the reality of living here
sets in and you also end up being far busier than ever
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the open sea or try sports like windsurfing,
scuba diving and water skiing. Sailing is pure
pleasure. Enjoy!
With Nature and Adventure you will
be able to combine sports with
nature, they are in San carlos de
la Rápita and their activities are based in the
Ebro and the Ports of Tortosa-Besseit and the
Montsiá. Activity Centre. Activities include:
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Center for the Rehabilitation of Marine Animal
(CRAM)Tel.93.752.45.81
The History of CRAM
In 1991, a viral epidemic provoked the death of
hundreds of striped dolphins. The animals ended up
beached, either dead or seriously injured. One of the
animals was treated by Ferran Alegre, veterinarian and
technical specialist at the Environment Department for
the town of Premià de Mar.
That epidemic shed light on many deficiencies, among
them, the lack of knowledge and infrastructure to
assist marine animals, especially because the animals
were endangered species.The experience affected the
veterinarian in such a way that he offered his services
as a volunteer for the Catalan government to provide
veterinary treatment to protected marine animals that
were found alive on Catalan beaches.
After two years of rescues and outreach
along the entire Catalan coast, Ferran
Alegre recognized the need for an adequate
facility with at least some basic resources
to treat the animals. He was aware of a
house in Premià de Mar that was owned
by the town government and in very poor
condition, yet it was located in a lot next
to the sea. He obtained authorization from
Mr. Leopold Barreras, who was at the time
head of the Environment Department, to
conduct rehabilitation of marine fauna in
that building. That situation permitted the
rehabilitation, with the help of friends at
city hall and volunteers, of the installations
that eventually made it possible to present a
project for a Rehabilitation Center for Marine Animals
to the Catalan government.
The guided visits to the Center for the Rehabilitation of
Marine Animals are geared towards all ages and take
place in Premià
de Mar, where
the Center is
situated.
Guests will be
taken throughout the Center where we will explain
the history of CRAM and the actions that it carries out
as the only rehabilitation center for marine animals
in Catalunya. Also, visitors will see the ambulances,
isolation pool for the dolphins, the operating room
and the area dedicated to the recuperation of patients.
During the length of the tour, the reasons for decline
of animals in danger of extinction in our seas are
contemplated.
The second part of the visit takes place inside the
Center with visual support/aid. A slideshow helps in
getting to know the rescue, clinical and rehabilitation
activities taking place at CRAM.
http://www.cram.org/
Catalonia on horseback
Hold the reigns tight and get ready for fun. Riding is a sport that allows you to explore the wide variety of landscapes to be found in Catalonia. In this
part of northeastern Spain there are mountains, volcanoes, valleys, beaches... Discovering them on horseback is a real adventure.
See: horse riding with the SAN JUAN EXPERIENCE in the business card section
The pleasure of discovering Spain by sailAre you imagining how much you would like
to enjoy the sunshine and crystal clear waters
of a hidden cove somewhere? How would you like to
enjoy all this on your own boat or a rented vessel?
In Spain you can sail all year round, on a catamaran,
sailing boat, motor launch... Come on! Head out onto
summer adventures & more
project, municipal building licence, and three quotes from
registered builders.
Possible extra 10% if the dwelling is:- Uninhabited and is to be reformed for protected sale or
rental
- Located in one of the Generalitats’s designated mountain
areas or de-populated zones
- Considered to be of national cultural interest by the
Generalitat (listed building)
- In a council-designated special interest area, for example
an old quarter.
An extra 10% may also be given if the applicant is under 35
When are grants paid?According to the Generalitat’s website, grants are paid after
an end-of-works certificate and relevant invoices have been
presented.
Summing upAs you can see, these subsidies are mainly relevant to long-
term residents and developers of sale/rental protected
housing. Like so many things in Spain, they will involve a lot
of complex bureaucratic procedures and paperwork.
But they could make all the difference to the viability of a
renovation project, so if you are planning to reform, now
is the time to see if you qualify and to start gathering
information ready for next year.
Funds available in any year are limited, so it’s vital to get
your application in as soon as possible in 2009.
For more information, call the Generalitat’s 012 information
helpline and ask to speak to the ‘habitatge’ department.
English-speaking agents are available.
Information online (for 2008, in Catalan): http://
mediambient.gencat.net/cat/ciutadans/habitatge/
Rehabilitacio_habitatges.jsp
While this information is true to the best of our knowledge,
Fincas Direct/Jeff Greensmith cannot be held responsible for any
inaccuracies and translation errors or their consequences.
How to get grants for reforming older propertiespersons. Up to 40% of quoted price, maximum grant of 7.200
euros
- *Improving acoustic/thermal insulation. 35% of quoted
price, maximum grant of 1.400 euros.
Owners can apply for more than one subsidy.
Who can apply?Spanish citizens and residents of Spain. The latter must have
an NIE number and a residency letter or card.
For some types of grant you may need to provide proof that
your income for the previous year is below 3.5 times the
minimum IPREM salary. The number of family members and
the property area also have a bearing on this.
Owners may have to prove they have lived or worked in the
village or town for at least 5 years.
ConditionsA property renovated for own use cannot be sold within 5
years of receiving a grant (or the grant has to be returned
with interest)
Buildings renovated for protected sale must qualify as a
PREU official protection dwelling. A sale contract must be
provided.
Dwellings renovated for protected rental must qualify under
the PREU official protected rental scheme. Minimum rental
period is ten years, contract must be provided.
Any work carried out must be legal of course, and owners
have to submit documentation, including an architect’s
Every year the Generalitat
—Catalonia’s autonomous
government— makes a
limited number of grants
available for reforming
older properties. The application deadline for 2008 expired
on May 30th, but if you have a property to reform or are
thinking of buying one you may qualify for 2009.
Which properties are eligible?Legal, registered dwellings built before 1980 (exceptions
below, marked with an *), when renovated for:
- own use as a primary, year-round residence (not a second
home)
- resale as registered, protected housing
- renting out as registered, protected rental
Town houses, apartments, villas and some (but not all) legal
country properties should be eligible.
What kind of work qualifies?- Work to ensure compliance with minimum habitation
standards. Up to 40% of quoted price, maximum grant of
8.400 euros
- Work to ensure compliance with water, gas, electricity and
sanitary standards. Up to 25% of quoted price, maximum
grant of 700 euros
- *Work carried out to facilitate mobility for handicapped
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show, where dishes of Arab gastronomy will be served.
During Saturday and Sunday, the streets
and squares of the ancient centre of
Móra D'ebre, will become the natural
stage full of historical demonstrations.
In the Market Place, artisans will make us
relive ancient professions and ways of work:
the smith, the ceramist, the basket maker, the
spinner, the weaver, the baker, the saddler, the
stonemason and many others will demonstrate
their profession and bring it to life
Schedule of events:
Friday 11 July:
Medieval dinner combining the three cultures
with music, entertainment, fire and medieval
shows
Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 July:
All day long. Entry: Free
-Demonstrations and exhibitions: antiques,
craft activities, antique arts and medieval
More information: Ajuntament de Móra d'Ebre -
Tel: 977-40-00-12
LA MÓRA MORISCA A
MÓRA D’EBRE
is a historical fair with its own identity. It
is a mixture of cultures, religions and in
short an example of historical communal
life. In the 15th century in Móra there lived 34 Jewish
families, 51 Saracens and 130 Christians- taken from the
census ordered by the church, mosque and synagogue.
The smells and the perfumes will introduce you to
the traditional ambience of the Jewish, Christian &
Moorish neighbourhoods. Between VII and XI centuries
the Muslims occupied the Ebre Valley, which provoked
a very important increase of agricultural development:
vegetables, fruit trees, vineyards and olive trees.
During this festival, Móra D'ebre, relives its
past proudly under the Arab domination, where
Muslims, Christians and Jews lived together.
All the population of the town transforms and adorn
themselves to offer, a window to the Arab culture, a
door to the gastronomy, a window to the shows, to the
music, to the dances
and to the theatre, just
like a window back in
history.
The Party starts on
Friday with a succulent
Moorish dinner in the
castle (it is necessary
to contact the Town
Council 977400012 to
reserve tickets), with
jesters and a Moorish
-Itinerant shows, parodies,
characters of markets, ...
-Spectacular theatrical
representations with fire,
light and colour.
-Medieval demonstrations
-Tournament games
-Giant live Chess games
-Historical recreations
-Theatrical representation in the castle by the
theatrical group of Móra D' Ebre
-Traditional dances
performed by the
children of the School
of Santa Teresa, Móra
D'ebre
The shows that are set
in this historical period
will invade the streets
and
squares right through
into the night.
professions: Illumination of parchments, Smiths,
Spinners, Basket Makers, Ceramists, Shoemakers,
Saddlers...
-Mediaeval market of home-made products:
natural cheeses, heraldic shields, wooden toys,
mythology, floors and medicine herbs, works
of leather, pottery, crystal, candies, natural
soaps, enamels, icons, fig loaf, perfumes, silver
engraving, bread and cakes, games, honey,
nougats and chocolate, goldsmiths...
-A Falconry Exhibition and demonstration with
the presence of several species: Harris, shielded
eagle, royal owl, pilgrim hawk, sacral hawk,
wool hawk owl of Bengala,
pilgrim hawk/girfalc, kestrel, owl
capensis, African owl.
Shows : trapeze & puppets
LA MÓRA MORISCA A MÓRA D’EBRE 12 i 13 / 07 / 2008
Mora Castell 1915
XIIIFesta del RenaixementDel 24 al 27 Juliol de 2008
LA FESTA DEL RENAIXEMENT The Splendour of a
16th Century Town TORTOSA. Over 500 actors, 60
shows, 3000 townspeople dressed in traditional
costume , merchants and taverns fill the town's streets
and squares with festivities, music, joy and colour.
The walls of the town's oldest districts are the
chosen venue for Tortosa's Renaissance Festival,
held during the last two weeks of July. Subtitled
The Splendour of a 16th Century Town, the festival
takes us back through a whole host of entertaining and
cultural activities to the 16th century, one of the most
interesting times in our town's long history.
Tortosa is right in the heart of an extensive
region and shows its pride, vibrancy and
everyday hustle and bustle through the revival
of the old town government, trade, customs, gallantry,
gastronomy and the festival's most diverse activities.
The banners of the
town guards who
patrol the streets
bearing the regional
flag of Tortosa, take
us back in time to
the splendour of a
16th century town. A
town with a history marked by
its links to the Mediterranean
Sea down the nearby Ebro
river. A multicultural town
open to the world through
water.
Splendour shines
brightly in the narrow,
winding streets of the
town's historical centre,
showing all its magnificence
in the Show of Arms and
Parade, in honour of the flags
of the Tortosa region and town.
The town council, the defence
militias, representatives from
the town's districts and trades,
merchants and traders, the
townspeople of Tortosa as well
as comedians and actors from
all around take part in this
parade.
The Renaissance Festival
was first held in 1996. The idea behind the
festival sprang from a project
that was being carried out by
Baix Ebre Regional Council. In an
effort to design a coat of arms
to appropriately represent our
region, historical researchers found
a small notebook dating back to 1544, which described
and named the defence forces of the town of Tortosa in
the times of King Charles V. A thorough description of
the confraries, or confraternities, with their colours, the
names of distinguished captains and towns in the region
evoked the image of a powerful, organised town that was
proud of its symbols.
Experiences in other towns
clearly showed that
recovering the past with
entertaining activities had enabled
tourism and the economy to
develop. The rich and descriptive
historical information provided in
that document and the certainty
that many other similar writings
had also survived, gave birth
to a project known today as the
Renaissance Festival. The 16th century was regarded as
a very important time in our history.
The architectural complex of the
Reials Col·legis and the literary work of
Cristòfor Despuig bear witness to this.
The schedule of the events can be
found on www.theolivepress.eu
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LIVE PRESSThe importance of a healthy liver
stress to the detoxification mechanisms. Bacteria,
viruses, too much alcohol, coffee and other caffeine-
containing drinks, smoking and the medicines that
have powerful effects on the liver, stomach and other
parts of the body can prove toxic Chew your food well
to help release the enzymes that aid digestion.
2•Consume plenty of foods containing:
Consume plenty of foods containing folate, flavonoids,
magnesium, iron, sulphate and selenium
and B-vitamins 2,3,6 and 12, since toxicity
in the body can be caused by deficiency
of the nutrients that the liver needs for
detoxification as much as by exposure
to toxins. Think along the lines of salads,
beans, fresh juices, stir-fries cooked
in a little good-quality olive oil, nuts,
seeds, yoghurt (full-fat is fine). Steaming
is a quick and healthy way of cooking
vegetables, and the only vegetables to
avoid are potatoes. Aim for a diet build
on complex carbohydrates (brown rice), lean protein
(beans, lentils, eggs, chicken, fish and a little lean red
meat) and organic fruits & vegetables.
3•Cut down on stimulants:
Such as tea and coffee, and depressants such as
smoking & alcohol. Aim at drinking at least 2.5 litres
of water a day.
4•Eat foods rich in antioxidants:
Which aid the natural detox mechanisms like broccoli,
cabbage, cauliflower, kale, and Brussels sprouts and
Soybean products. Nutrients that enhance our immune
system are Vitamin C, Vitamin E, the B-vitamins, Zinc
and Magnesium. These nutrients are either potent
anti-oxidants capable of stopping the free-radical
cascade of tissue damage or are involved in the
enzymes that help detoxify damaging chemicals.
Artichoke contains both liver-protective/restorative
powers. It acts as a blood
purifier and has been proven
in clinical studies to lower
cholesterol, triglyceride
levels and other metabolic
waste products
5•Take a daily does of
Echinacea , milk thistle or dandelion root:
(as tablets, tincture or teas) – all herbs with a long –
established reputation as blood cleansers
and skin tonics. The usual recommended
dose for milk thistle is 350mg three times
a day for a couple of weeks.
6•Don’t use antibiotics or antacids unless
absolutely necessary:
Antibiotics can destroy the useful bacteria
in the gut that eliminate toxins; antacids
decrease the natural acidity that is
necessary for complete digestion.
7•Take a dose of activated charcoal twice a week:
This is a medical form of charcoal with the capacity to
absorb whatever molecules it encounters, including
toxins. Don’t take it with food or medicines though, or
it will absorb them.
8•Take some gentle exercise:
too, which increases lymph activity within the body,
causing you to sweat and generate more urine,
encouraging liver activity and stimulating the gut to get
rid of waste products, all of which can help to detoxify
your body. Gentle exercise is the key, however, because
although you'll find walking, swimming and cycling
beneficial, you can really feel out of sorts when your
body starts cleansing itself, and strenuous exercise will
just make you feel worse. Wind up the exercise routine
by carrying out deep breathing to use the Lungs more
fully, this will get more oxygen into the blood, remove
waste products from the blood - especially carbon
dioxide - more quickly; and help to speed up the
circulation of the blood.
Quick exercise massage for the Liver and Gall Bladder:
Place the heel of the right hand on the side of the body
under the rib cage, and just above the hip bone. The
fingers should point straight across the body. Pressing
firmly, move the hand slowly across the body to the
middle of the abdomen; you should end up with the
hand over the navel. Repeat this action 10-20 times.
9•Avoid excess of salt & sugar:
Instead of excess salt use fresh herbs, pepper, chillies
and lemon juice to enhance the flavour of food. Too
much sugar isn't healthy for anyone but especially
those with an impaired immune system.
Ginseng is an adaptogen that helps to stabilize blood
sugar through glucose metabolism, boosts your
immune system and improves mental and physical
stamina, allowing the body to better manage stress.
10•Laugh, Rest and feel good! :
One more really good way to boost your immune
system and it's free. Laugh, Rest and feel good! A
depressed mind can cause a depressed body. Laughter
actually increases production of an antibody that
is responsible for our first line of defense against
bacterial infections. Laughter, lovemaking and exercise
are the best medicine of all!
Over time, the health of the liver and lymph may
be restored. Taking beneficial herbs regularly and
following a detoxification process can help to provide
protection to either the sick or healthy liver during the
course of daily life. This stabilizes cell membranes and
encourages the regeneration of liver cells destroyed
during their normal functions.
Top 10 tips for a Healthy Liver and Lymph
Your liver has many functions; stores certain
vitamins, minerals and sugars for use as fuel,
cleanses/filters the toxins out of your blood and
controls the production/excretion of cholesterol. Your
overall health and vitality, to a great extent, depends
upon the health of your liver. The thousands of enzyme
systems that control virtually every body activity are
created there. If your liver fails to create even one
of these enzymes, overall body function is impaired,
creating greater metabolic stress on your body. THE
LYMPH composed of
Lymph fluid consists of; The 'tissue fluid' in which all
of our cells are bathed, and the fluid within the 'lymph
vessels'. These are 'blood vessel' like tubes, which
connect the lymph glands of the body. The Lymphatic
System is also called the Immune System.
Modern lifestyles can overstress your liver. Alcohol,
tobacco, environmental pollutants, food additives,
agricultural pesticides, popular cosmetic ingredients,
common household products, stress, pharmaceutical
and OTC (over-the-counter) drugs (including oral
contraceptives and caffeine), gallstones, home repair
materials, artist materials, garden chemicals and
building materials can all kill liver cells.
Symptoms of liver imbalance include headaches,
bruising easily, anxiety, depression, confusion, fatigue,
jaundice, impaired libido (sex drive) and mental
function, food allergies, multiple chemical sensitivities
and PMS, as well as conditions like Alzheimer’s and
Parkinson’s Disease. When your liver is damaged it
cannot remove toxins, which then build up in your
blood and eventually, your brain.
Try the following tips for a healthy liver and lymph:
1•Avoid any foods of which you suspect you may be
intolerant:
They will produce toxins in the gut that can cause
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OLYMPIC BUDGET DID NOT INCLUDE £8 BILLION FOR PR BULLSHIT
"Of course, we're also going to need a really big brochure, filled with some of this country's finest bullshit, about why the Olympics will make everyone healthier and more active, without explaining how that's actually going to happen."
He added: "We must project the concept that the Olympics is good for the whole of Britain and to do that we'll need to employ dozens of London-based PR firms on absurdly inflated contracts.
"Whether or not those firms happen to be run by Labour supporters is entirely a matter for the government."
OSAMA Bin Laden's deputy has condemned the award of a knighthood to Shredded Wheat
legend Sir Ian Botham.
In a 20 minute audiotape, Ayman al-Zawahiri threatened to retaliate against Britain for honouring the former England cricket captain.
Zawahiri said: "I say to Blair's successor that by honouring this man you repeat the insults of Colin Cowdrey and Vivian Richards."
The Al-Qaeda mastermind claimed that Botham's pair of centuries against Pakistan in the 1978 test series was an 'affront to Islam'.
Zawahiri added: "First, he defiled our brave Islamic warriors at Edgbaston and then two weeks later he brought shame on his family with a series of depraved boundary strokes at Lords."
He also condemned Botham's charity exploits, claiming that walking from one end of a country to the other was 'un-Islamic'.
The government dismissed Zawahiri's comments and stressed that Botham's honour was in recognition of his services to Shredded Wheat and Bite-Size Shredded Wheat.
AL-QAEDA FURY OVER BOTHAM KNIGHTHOOD
THE original budget for the London Olympics failed to include more than £8 billion for pointless leaflets that will go
straight in the bin, MPs said last night.
The Commons Public Accounts Committee said the government had obviously forgotten to mention the cost of constantly reminding everyone how fantastic the event will be through an endless series of glossy brochures, filled with PR bullshit.
Tom Logan, a North London Labour MP, said: "For starters we'll need a really colourful brochure about the hi-tech stadium toilets.
"We'll also need one about the sustainable bamboo flooring in the toilets at the weight-lifting arena and we'll need an interactive CD for schools about why all the Olympic toilets are a celebration of the human spirit. And they'll all have to be translated into Cornish.
Before the Shredded Wheat glory days
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• Failure to obey traffic lights
• Throwing objects onto the road that can cause fire
or accident
• Putting cyclists in danger
• Driving without a driving licence
• Driving on a motorway or public highway in a
vehicle that is not permitted.
3 points will be deducted for:• Driving between 31 and 40km/h over the limit
• Driving too close to the vehicle in front
• Using a mobile phone while driving
• Driving without wearing a seatbelt
2 points will be deducted for:• Driving between 21 and
30km/h over the limit
• Stopping or parking in
places which impede normal
driving of other road users,
pedestrian crossings or in
lines reserved for urban public transport.
• Using a radar detector
• Riding a motorcycle with an underage pillion
passenger (under 12 years)
• Driving without lights when necessary
• Driving with lights which dazzle other drivers
Remember, as well as the points, there will also be a
fine to pay and, in the event of a drinking and driving
offence, the car is nearly always impounded and will
only be released on payment of a further heavy fine.
Finally remember that if your UK registered vehicle
has been in Spain for more than six months it must
be re-registered with Spanish national plates or risk
being impounded.
Safe driving. By Chris Dann, Car Import Spain
driving in spain by chris dann
For general information I thought it would be a
good idea to let people know of the most recent
driving laws in Spain. The point system arrived in
2006 but, unlike our system of accumulating points,
the Spanish, or those of us who have changed our
licences for Spanish ones, are given 12 points which
are deducted as they commit various offences. When
you get down to zero you will be walking! There are
three main categories of drivers.
Normal 12 points
New drivers 8 points
Veterans 8 points (A veteran is someone who has lost
all their points and successfully re-taken their test
and has been awarded a new licence.
6 points will be deducted for:• Driving under the influence of alcohol (more than
0,50 mg/l)
• Driving under the influence of drugs
• Refusing to undergo a breath test
• Driving in the wrong direction
• Driving in unauthorised races or competitions
• Dangerous driving
• Speeding over 50% or 50km over the limit
4 points will be deducted for:• Accelerating to prevent other vehicles from
overtaking
• Driving under the influence of alcohol (0,25 - 0,50
mg/l)
• Driving a vehicle with too many passengers
• Driving without due care and attention
• Driving at more than 40km/h over the limit
• Failing to respect a right of way
• Failing to respect a STOP sign
• Failing to respect overtaking laws (Lt and Rt
indicators)
• Changing direction in
dangerous situations such
as tunnels, junctions,
motorways
• Reversing on motorways
• Overtaking on bends or in
reduced visibility
• Failure to obey traffic
police
EMERGENCIES
- FIRE DEPARTMENT 085- CAMBRILS FIRE DEPARTMENT 977 795 080- REUS FIRE DEPARTMENT 977 770 080- TARRAGONA FIRE DEPARTMENT 977 549 959
- GENERAL EMERGENCIES 112
- CIVIL GUARD 977 380 106 ( GUARDIA URBANA) 062-CATALAN AUTONOMOUS POLICE 088(24hr)- MOSSOS D�ESQUADRA (MUNICIPAL GUARD) TARRAGONA 977 635 300 OR 088- CITY POLICE 977 309 212 OR 092-NATIONAL POLICE 091-SEA RESCUE 900 202 202- LIFEGUARDS & WATER RESCUE 657818023-657818021- WATER RESCUE, TARRAGONA 977216203-977216215
- AMBULANCE SERVICE 092 OR 977 381 717- MEDICAL EMERGENCIES 061- HOSPITAL JOAN XXIII, TARRAGONA 977 295 800- HOSPITAL SANT JOAN, REUS 977 310 300
Citizens advice bureau: 012 • Traffic emergencies: 088 • Consumer information: 012
Lost credit cards in SpainVISA and Mastercard: 915 196 000American Express: 915 720 320Other cards: 902 114 400
Lost credit cards / internationalVISA: 900 974 445Mastercard: 900 971 231
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Barcelona British Consulate-General Avenida Diagonal, 477, 13º 08036 Barcelona Tel.: 933 666 200 Fax: 933 666 221
British Embassy Spain C/ Fernando el Santo, 16 28010 Madrid Tel.: 91 700 82 00 - 91 319 0200 Fax: 91 700 82 72
The Embassy of Ireland: Ireland House Paseo de la Castellana 46-4 28046 Madrid
Telephone: 00 34 91 436 4093 Fax: +34-91-435-1677 Email: [email protected]
Irish Honorary Consul General Gran Via Carlos III, 94 08028 Barcelona Telephone: 00 34 93 491 5021 Fax: 00 34 93 490 09 86 Email: [email protected]
Generalkonsulat DeutschlandPasseig de Garcia, 11108008 BarcelonaTelephone: 932 921 000Fax: 932 921 002
Generalkonsulat SchweizGran Via de Carlos III, 9408028 BarcelonaTelephone: 933 309 211
Generalkonsulat OsterreichCalle Mallorca,21408008 BarcelonaTelephone: 934 537 294Fax:934 534 980
Nederlandse AmbassadeAvenida Comandante Franco, 3228016 MadridTelephone: 913 537 500Fax: 913 537 565
HOLIDAYSPublic holidays in Catalonia:1 January: New Year’s Day; 6 January / Epiphany (Feast of the Three Kings);March-april: Good Friday;March-april: Easter Monday; 1 May: Labour Day; 24 June: Saint John (mid-summer);15 August: Asumption of Mary; 11 September: Catalan National Day; 12 Octobre: Feast of the His-panic Peoples; 1 November: All Saints’ Day, 6 December: Constitution Day; 8 December: Immaculate Conception of Mary; 25 December: Christmas; 26 December: Saint Stephen (Boxing Day).
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* MURRAY’S Centro Comercial SABECO, Tortosa
* RIERES ESTATE AGENTS Pl. Paiolet 2 Tortosa, 977
445 497 * MY SPANISH HOME Av. Generalitat 70, 977
446 655 * FERRE. RODRIGUEZ NEAR CARREFOUR
* CLIBEGAS Carretera Gandesa, 35, 43590 Jesús
-Tortosa 977 504 747
* NEXO OFTEVET, Ctra. Tortosa-L’Aldea,977 510 405
L’AMPOLLA * BAR ESTACIÓN Plaza Francesc Macià (near the train
Station) L’Ampolla 977 460 387 *GOLF COURSE
* BAR DAKOTA Carrer Sant Jordi, L’Ampolla 676214736
*RESTAURANT FATA MORGANA NEAR CLUB NAUTIC
* HOTEL FLAMINGO C/Ronda del Mar,58 - * BAHIA
MAR ESTATE AGENTS - Pza. González 12 - 658 934 146
EL PERELLÓ * PERELLÓ PROPERTIES C/ Francesc
Macia 5, El Perelló 977490 804
* HOMOGÊNIK C/ Sant Antoni 19 El Perelló
* ALAS Petrol Station * SUMO SUPERMARKET
L’AMETLLA DE MAR * A TASTE OF HOME the English Supermarket Calle
Benidorm 15 - opposite Mobles Puell 977 456 158
* STELLA MARIS BAR - Pl. Catalunya
* DEPASO CEPSA Petrol Station
* NEW ZIDALI’S- Cocktail Bar & Restaurante, LLibertat
19 Tel:977 493 744
TRES CALAS URBANISATION * LA CALA PROPERTY SERVICES - Centro Comercial
13. 977 456 878
* SUPERMERCARDO HAIPY - Centro Comercial. 977
456 908
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Ctra. HOSPITALET DE L’INFANT a MORA * LA FIGUEROLA RESORT- GOLF Club House
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- Carretera de Móra, 7 Bajos *Hotel VISTAMAR
MIAMI PLAYA * HOTEL CARPE DIEM restaurant -
hotel C/Montblanc, 16 977 810 392
* SOL-LUZ-IONS Av. Barcelona, 49 - 977 170 301
* CLÌNICA VETERINÀRIA - Av. Barcelona 14 Local 11.
977 811 192
* SUPERMARKET/BAKERS/CAFE MaGloria-opposite
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NEED SOMEWHERE TO ADVERTISE THEN
PLACE YOUR FREE PERSONAL ADVERTS
HERE SUBJECT TO 25 WORDS PER ENTRY
AND 750 EUROS IN VALUE. LINED ADVERTS
& NON PERSONAL ITEMS FROM 10€ +I.V.A.
DEADLINE 20TH OF THE MONTH
GENERAL FOR SALE RED ROOF TILES | 190 tiles enough for 3x5m roof. 50€
Tel: 977 059 364
Jeep roof rack | Genuine Grand Cherokee Jeep
roof rack, used once only cost 190€ accept only 90€
Tel: 977 059 364
2 sets of Ikea bunk beds | both brand new still in boxes
each cost 275 euros will accept 225 euros each or nearest
offer contact 629010529 or e mail: lesvalblf @fsmail.net
on offer a deep red Ikea settee | with chaise long approx
2 years old good condition will accept 250 euros contact
629010529 or e mail: lesvalblf @fsmail.net
Woodburning Stove | for sale 185€ o.n.o.
Tel: 691 865 385
ALUMINIUM frame hexagonal swimming pool | approx
3M diameter and 1.5M high. Excellent condition
150 Euros Tel: 626 120 789
PIGLETS FOR SALE | Domestic pig crossed with wild
boar. Call 977 265 290 or 678 137 032
BEAUTIFUL DUTCH BANTAMS | for sale
tel: 691 865 385
PRETTY BANTAM CHICKS FOR SALE | NEARLY
READY TO LAY. 15 EUROS A TRIO Call 676 742 500
1 KVA 48V INVERTER | NEW IN BOX 100 EUROS,
TEL:638266152
2800 WATT SINEWAVE INVERTER (12v-230v)| 5600
watt peak surge. 2 x universal plugs. New & still in
box. 500€. Tel. 649256514
2 SEATER CANE SETTEE | + 1 cane chair yellow/beige
cotton fabric leaf pattern 65€. Call 617836923 for more
details.
3 SEATER PINE WOODEN SETTEE | dark red PVC
padded seats 50€ ONO Call 617 836 923 for more
details.
HEAVY DUTY PLASTIC BARRELS, with lids. 200lt.
capacity| Ideal dry storage, or for water collection. 15
euros each. Tel. 654251392.
GAS FRIDGE WITH SEPARATE SMALL FREEZER
COMPARTMENT| Modern design good condition 3 years
old €300 tel: 678 718 446
GENERATORS4KVA Royston Petrol Generator | nearly new condition
400 Euros Tel: 626 120 789
PERSONAL CLASSIFIEDS2.8 KVA PETROL GENERATOR | PULL START, 110/230V
BRAND NEW, UNUSED, 250 EUROS.TEL:638266152
DIESEL GENERATOR | 5.5KVa brand new never used
electric start bargain at 1,000 Euros.
Call 626 120 789
VEHICLES / MOBILE HOMES
Chevrolet Dayvan | LHD 4X4 LOW MILEAGE
TAX & MOT UK PLATES LEATHER INTERIOR
TV/DVD 7 SEATER ELECTRIC BED IDEAL FOR
LUXURY AIRPORT RUNS 11,000E O.N.O
977 055 031 mb 654 894 367(
(photos on the web site www.theolivepress.eu)
COBRA KIT CAR |unfinished project LHD
Ford chassis 7.2 Pontiac engine, nearly
all included seats, dials, electrics too many
parts to list. 11,000E O.N.O
Tel: 977 055 031 mb 696 013 220(
(photos on the web site www.theolivepress.eu)
4X4 TYRES | 2 weeks old bf goodrich all terrain t/a 30 x
9.50 ri5lt cost 600 euros- 300 euros O.N.O
Tel: 977 055 031 / 654 894 367
50CC APRILIA RS50 | Excellent condition 600€
Tel: 675 330 873
Mini Digger, 1.5 tonne Kubota. Four buckets. 6500€
ono. Plant trailer. 2.6tonne. Brand new. 2000€.
Tel 977055047 or 654251392.
Land Rover 110. Long Wheel Base. Ex Military, hard
top. L.H.D. Excellent workhorse. 3000€
Tel 977055047 or mob 652263797
2 BED MOBILE HOME |Buyer collects.
OFFERS around 3000€ Tel 639 007 055
COUNTRY HOME IN THE HISTORIC LOCATION
CORBERA D’EBRE 259,000 € garden, pool, land, 2
bathrooms, 4 bedrooms, 2 living areas, 2 kitchens.
Could be used as one large dwelling or two adjoining,
opportunity for cat boarding business. Tel: 977 055 031 or 654 894 367
COSTA DEL SOL ABSOLUTE BARGAIN A DREAM
VILLA WITH PRIVATE POOL FOR THE PRICE OF
AN APARTMENT!!!must be seen and offers
accepted.399,000 € Very spacious well appointed 4
doubled bedroom,3 bathroom villa set in the quiet
popular Los Hidalgos area beside Duquesa golf course
and beaches. Also close to golf courses at Sotogrande,
Almenara and Valderrama. Tel:952 936 306 or 660 823 423
LADA NIVA 4 X 4 1600 PETROL 1994 | Spanish plates,
full ITV, newly fitted towbar, new break pads, roof
rack 29,900KMS. 1100€ ONO
Tel 617 836 923
RENTALS
SERVICESHouse Sitter Available, animal lover with experience
of all animals inc. fish reptiles and parrots
Also garden maintenance work undertaken
REFERENCE if required. Ring RYAN 680 371 352
PROPERTY RENTAL SERVICES INCLUDING |
ADVERTISING, CLEANING, MAINTENANCE,
REGULAR SECURITY CHECKS ON EMPTY PROPERTY.
CALL 678 137 032
SEWING SERVICES | Soft furnishings including
curtains & cushions etc., make to measure or
remade from your own fabrics. Other sewing jobs
undertaken. Own transport. Call Yvonne - ecobears
617 836 923 e-mail: [email protected]
DRIVER WITH VAN | Making regular trips between
Spain & England via France. Willing to transport
goods to & from Spain.
Tel: 977 477 367
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PROPERTY FOR SALE BY OWNER-photos
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7 berth static caravan ||with lounge, kitchen with fridge and
cooker, shower, toilet and washbasin, 2
bedrooms. Excellent condition. 7,000 euros.
Tel 676 742 500
SHOP / OFFICE ||
TO RENT IN L'AMPOLLA VILLAGE |
GOOD LOCATION
TEL:618 468 264
Renovation project Mas De Barberans/Tortosa
33,000 € 100m2 townhouse, new roof, new
windows, electric and water connected and on.
Good village, restaurants etc. 20 mins to beaches.
tel: 977 055 031 or 654 894 367
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